[Texas A&M CVM] Dean's Corner

VET Brings Hope to Communities Impacted by Harvey

Twenty-five members of the Texas A&M Veterinary Emergency Team (VET) have deployed to several counties along the Texas coastline to provide medical support to search-and-rescue canines and other impacted animals.

Graduate Students Receive White Coats

During the Graduate Student Oath Ceremony on Aug. 24, students committed to the values of professionalism and scholarship.

Professor, Game Warden Husband Save Injured Fawn

Dr. Alice Blue says the story of Leva, an 8-week-old white-tailed deer, is both heartbreaking and inspirational.

Staff Honored During Annual Awards Ceremony

Twelve employees from across the CVM were recognized for their outstanding performances, dedication, and going above and beyond what is expected.

CVM Takes Break from First Class Day for Eclipse Solar-bration

DVM students and CVM employees congregated in the VBEC Courtyard for an out-of-this-world view of the Aug. 21 eclipse. See more pictures at the CVM Flickr page.

CVM Celebrates Retirement of Four Faculty Members

Dr. Thomas Craig, Dr. George Stoica, Dr. James Womack, and Dr. Mike Willard said "goodbye" after long and distinguished careers with the CVM.

One of the Superfund Site signs in the Houston Ship Channel

Texas A&M Receives NIEHS Superfund Grant

Researchers will conduct four environmental research projects funded by a five-year, $10 million grant from NIEHS.

CVM Welcomes Class of 2021 at Orientation

Three days of activities introduced and acclimated the newest Doctor of Veterinary Medicine professional students to life at the Texas A&M CVM.

PEER Fellows Bring Veterinary Science to West Texas Youth

PEER wrapped up their summer programming with presentations on animal health and welfare to more than 140 Midland-area youth.

Committee Presents New DVM Curriculum During College Hour

Dr. Kenita Rogers shared with faculty, staff, and administrators some of the details of the new curricular framework adopted by the CVM for the class of 2021.

Aggie Alumnus Returns to Share Thoughts on Opportunities in Africa

Dr. Jim Myers discussed needs he has witnessed after more than 25 years in Africa that Texas A&M could help fulfill through research and teaching efforts.

Southwest Veterinary Symposium Conference
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas
September 21-24, 2017

Vanguard + BIMS Tailgate
Simpson Drill Field
September 29, 2017

CVM Tailgate & Family Day
Veterinary & Biomedical Education Complex (VBEC) Courtyard
October 28, 2017

Halloween Meet-N-Treat
October 31, 2017

Retired Faculty & Staff Lunch
November 1, 2017

American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention
& Trade Show
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas
November 17-21, 2017

Veterinary Job & Externship Fair
November 18, 2017

CVM Holiday Celebration
December 12, 2017

Emergency & Critical
Care Conference
October 21-22, 2017

High-Yield Clinical Skills
for Equine Practitioners
February 2-4, 2018

Food Animal Conference
June 8-9, 2018

Veterinary Technician Conference
June 23-24, 2018

Feline Forum
July 2018

Hats off to Dr. Eleanor Green and Dr. Michelle Pine for being selected as 2017 Fish Camp Namesakes!

2018 Outstanding Alumni
& Rising Star Awards
Call for Nominations

The CVM is pleased to announce the call for nominations for 2018 Outstanding Alumni & Rising Star awards. These awards recognize alumni for outstanding contributions as Doctors of Veterinary Medicine and as professionals from the biomedical sciences program who have reached a level of success in their professional careers that brings credit to both the individual and the CVM. The Rising Star Award recognizes younger alumni who have made significant contributions to the profession earlier in their careers.

A complete nomination packet will include the nomination form, the nominee's Curriculum Vitae, a brief citation describing the nominee's professional accomplishments, and at least two letters of support. Download a nomination packet at http://vetmed.tamu.edu/alumni
/awards or call 979-845-9043. The deadline for submission is December 22, 2017.